Recent content by docholiday

Great pic, well done

they can also be used by puffins for a des res

get on eye level or below any fish you take, use a flash if you have one, even at 3m. Have fun doc

Brilliant, thanks suvv

will have to give it a go and see if I can find anywhere

will have a look at the above, thanks

I am looking to improve my bird / nature photography and wonder if anybody could suggest any workshops / holidays etc that they have found to be usefull / good value etc any suggestions considered, also looking to book up some photography holidays (nature) if you have any suggestions I...

Cheers Ken, will be going over on the Yarmouth ferry so that will be a good place to start, I know there is a RSPB sight and an English Heritage sight. Bembridge may be worth a visit, but wonder if you will loose the sun early there?

I am visiting my Uncle on the I.O.W next week, anybody have any suggestions for places to visit for bird photography ? Cheers Doc

Richie you are such a naughty boy, may all your perches fall over

Great stuff, Thanks How do the pros manage ie f1, wildlife, they must check some of it in cant see you getting away with two big prime lenses hand luggage, has anybody checked in an£7000 lens and used the manufactures case?

Some helpful stuff, think on balance I will drive, leave after work on tuesday evening do a couple of hundred miles and stop overnight getting there the next day, same coming back will leave in the evening and stop on the way down, the aa say its 10.5 hours driving. So next question is where to...

Thanks for all the replies but I guess you have not held a 600mm canon its a beast 18" long and weighs 11 lbs so you are not going to be putting it in any vest or coat pocket.

Hmmm just what I was worried about, no definitive answer, trouble is your knackered if you get stopped at the gate. I am a big chap but would love to find the waistcoat that I could pop the 600mm discretely in:lol::lol: Has anybody put a prime in the canon case and let it go in the cargo...

I have a trip to Scotland planned in March, I want to fly but am worried about taking my gear, 600mm canon and 100-400 zoom along with 1dmk4 and 7d body Do people put the big primes in there canon cases and wave goodbye to it at check in and hope it doesnt get damaged or do you take it hand...